My Comfy Chair
Today, I returned briefly to my workplace after several months of hospitalisation and recovery at home. Tomorrow is my first official day back (part time), but I went in today … Read the rest “My Comfy Chair”
Tag limbshift
In 2023, the bottom half of my right leg was amputated. The cause was a combination of infection and previously undiagnosed diabetes. This happens to lots of people, and I hope these posts may help others.These posts appear in reverse chronological order, so go to the first story https://jamesobrien.id.au/2023/07/hes-conscious/ and take it from there.
My Return To Work Plan
I’m planning to return to work a week earlier than originally scheduled, pending my doctor’s approval during our meeting next week. I’m fully aware that I’m not yet prepared for … Read the rest “My Return To Work Plan”
Getting Formal
There was a moment in the fitting room when tears welled up in my eyes. I had just tried to put on a pair of long pants over the shoe … Read the rest “Getting Formal”
Grocery Deliveries
There was an early morning rush for the front door, as the buzzer range loudly at about 6.15am Sunday. The buzzer for my front door was recently replaced, and the … Read the rest “Grocery Deliveries”
Democracy Sausage
The round trip to vote took about 1 hour and 45 minutes, according to my phone’s tracker. That included a few breaks along the way to rest, to have a … Read the rest “Democracy Sausage”